New York
Employment Lawyer Advocating for the Rights
of Workplace Harassment Victims

We are
committed to helping victims end harassment
and find justice

Harassment
in the workplace takes a toll on the victim
and those surrounding the victim. When
harassment of any kind takes place in New
York workplaces, laws are being broken.
Holding employers or harassers responsible
for their actions is important for the
victim’s well-being and the safety of all
coworkers.

With more
than 70 years of experience, the New York
employment law attorneys at
Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth have the
knowledge and skill needed to support
victims of all forms of workplace
harassment. By working closely with you, our
attorneys explain your legal options, the
process you face and the resolutions you may
be able to expect.

The harasser
could be anyone

Many
people believe that harassers are most
commonly men in supervisory roles preying on
women in less-elevated positions. This isn’t
always the case, however, as harassers can
be of any gender, in any role.

Harassers
can be:

Men and women

Opposite or same gender

Supervisors, direct peers and other
coworkers

A third party that makes regular visits
to the workplace

Of any nationality, religion, age or
demographic

In short,
anyone in the workplace or with regular
access to the workplace can be guilty of
harassment under New York state law.

What impact
does workplace harassment have on a victim?

Workplace
harassment has the potential to have a wide
range of impacts on the victim, including:

Discomfort: Harassment victims
are stripped of their comfortable
working environment and forced to spend
their days feeling uncomfortable.
Without the ability to feel safe at
work, victims must suffer through each
day.

Depression: Harassment victims
are likely to experience some level of
depression as a result of the
mistreatment. Men and women with
otherwise happy and healthy lives can
quickly experience bouts of depression,
anxiety and other mental health issues.

Loss of trust: Harassment in the
workplace often leads to a loss of
trust. Victims may lose faith in the
harasser, coworkers who fail to step in
and the employer who allows the
harassment to continue.

Fear: Harassment leaves the
victim in fear for their safety, their
job and their reputation. Victims who
experience such fear often have
difficulty with work and their personal
lives.

Physical pain: The most serious
cases of workplace harassment involve
physical assault or abuse. When
harassment turns physical, the victim
may experience a great deal of pain.
When the assault is of a sexual nature,
that physical pain is certainly
compounded by the emotional trauma of
the event.

Regardless
of the impact the harassment has, victims
should never be subjected to such treatment.

You have
legal options as a victim

Far too
many workplace harassment victims believe
that they have little to no power to stop
the harassment. Others may believe that the
harassment will stop on its own. Neither of
these thoughts is true, however.

In New
York, workplace harassment victims have the
right to file a complaint with the State
Division of Human Rights. Filing a complaint
prompts an investigation into the situation,
and offers the opportunity for victims to
bring light to the harassment.

By taking
action to stop the harassment, you may save
yourself a good deal of pain, and may make
the difference in keeping coworkers from
experiencing the same mistreatment.

Discuss your
case during a free consultation with one of
our New York employment lawyerss

At
Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth, we believe than
the guidance of a New York employment lawyer
makes all the difference in taking effective
action against your harasser. With more than
70 years of combined experience, we provide
the guidance you need to sift through the
confusion of the process and pursue
favorable resolutions to your complaint.

To
schedule a free consultation to discuss your
situation with one of our New York
employment law attorneys,
contact us online or call 212-545-1199
today.

CONTACT US

Contact an employment law
attorney in New York today
for a free initial
consultation and determine
whether you have a case. For
a free initial consultation,
you can contact us online or
by phone.